Blast & Fire Testing

The TTC is the preferred location for performing blast and fire testing on surface transportation equipment.

The TTC has the proper certifications allowing for blast & fire testing onsite.

Additionally, the TTC has a dedicated, on-site fire department to provide support and safety oversight during blast and fire testing.

Blast & Fire Testing at a Glance

Tunnel Testing

  • Onsite underground tunnel for blast, fire, and smoke testing
  • Length: 300 feet (90 meters) with possibility of extension

Applications:

  • Blast & fire testing of vehicles within a tunnel to understand confined space effects
  • Smoke testing to understand effects to passengers and ventilation

Blast & Fire Testing

  • Three dedicated locations for blast testing
  • Up to 500 lb TNT equivalent blasts
  • Fire testing sites created on-demand onsite
  • Dedicated onsite fire department

Applications:

  • Fire testing of vehicles
  • Testing of vehicles or systems that may result in a fire